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Offline 724wd

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My latest, the EXO 850
« on: May 03, 2011, 07:50:14 PM »
I've been playing with ideas I haven't seen before. This is my latest effort.

8.75" OAL
A2 cut from 1.25" round stock
Paul Bos HT to 60-61
Amboyna handle w/ a bit of epoxy fill and Minwax finish / Johnson wax topcoat
Brick & Black vulcanized liners
Colored Mosaic Pin-stock
Hand-stitched leather sheath






I've got a bunch of hours in this one, and and really glad the recipient likes it!
Most of the profiling was done on a portaband in a SWAG offroad table. Then came hand files, a sanding drum in my drill press, a 1x42 belt and lots of sandpaper. I know there are some flaws in the metalwork. that inside curve is a pain to get to! I have more learning to do with finishing.

It's a chunky piece, but balances on your index finger in the finger groove. Sharpened on a Lansky sharpener and leather 1x42 belt.

Heath

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Re: My latest, the EXO 850
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2011, 08:55:17 PM »
Nice work, that's a damn fine looking knife!  I'd take one like that.
With the catching ends the pleasure of the chase. - Abraham Lincoln

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Re: My latest, the EXO 850
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2011, 08:59:36 PM »
Cool knife! I really like the tang.
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